Stadium naming rights to be sold

LANSDOWNE ROAD is set to be renamed once the €250 million re-development of the ground is completed over the next four years.

The naming rights for the famous old stadium which has housed international rugby since 1878 and soccer since the 1970s will be auctioned to the highest bidder in the coming months as the IRFU and FAI look to recoup whatever costs they can on their multi-million euro outlay.

According to sources close to the project, the government have set down no stipulations with regards the name of the stadium and it looks more than likely at this point in time that the rights will be sold to the highest bidder.